In this article, authors examine how community health workers in Brazil were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers utilized three data collection methods: online surveys disseminated through social media, an online Facebook discussion forum, and in-depth interviews with two CHW union representatives. After analysis, researchers found that CHWs faced increased … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and health promotion in Brazil: community health workers between vulnerability and resistance
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
Violence in the neighborhood and mental health of community health workers in a Brazilian metropolis
This study sought to analyze the relationships between adverse working conditions and dimensions of localized violence on the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) among CHWs in Brazil. Information was collected with a self-report questionnaire containing items such as sociodemographic data, work-related violence, and mental health care. The results showed that the work … [Read more...] about Violence in the neighborhood and mental health of community health workers in a Brazilian metropolis
Serological and vaccine evaluation for hepatitis B among Community Health Workers
The aim of this study was to identify vaccination and serological status against hepatitis B among community health workers (CHWs). In addition, researchers vaccinated eligible CHWs against hepatitis B virus to evaluate the immune response of susceptible workers. The vaccination and serological status of CHWs was determined through a self-administered questionnaire, checking of … [Read more...] about Serological and vaccine evaluation for hepatitis B among Community Health Workers
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
In this systematic review, authors investigated how gender intersects with healthcare, especially when considering community health work and arboviral vector-borne disease. Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze 2,812 articles in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Overall, researchers found most included studies were conducted in the global south, as South … [Read more...] about Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
